CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN) RECIPE - (3.6/5)
Provided by abrocakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat broiler. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven over high heat. Add macaroni and 1 tablespoon salt; cook until pasta is tender; drain and set aside in colander. In now empty Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add flour, mustard, and cayenne and whisk well to combine. Continue whisking until mixture becomes fragrant and deepens in color, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; bring mixture to boil, whisking constantly (mixture must reach full boil to fully thicken). Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened to consistency of heavy cream, about 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in cheeses and 1 teaspoon salt until cheeses are fully melted. Add pasta and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is steaming and heated through, about 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to broiler safe 9 by 13" baking dish and sprinkle evenly with bread crumb mixture. Broil until crumbs are deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, rotating pan if necessary for even browning. Cool about 5 minutes, then serve.
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Bushra
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Kimber Williams
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Yup Yolo
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sorifshk Sorifshk
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Cindy Kellogg
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahidul Alam
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Niloy Sharma
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bishal Bhatta
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aljoori Alazzawi
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Naomi Oraegbu
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Ben Daniel
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
MASHMASHA MADO
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
OpShort OpShort
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Stevemylover Steve
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Divvyman Kev
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.
Ruben García Pascual
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Awil Allison
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family and they loved it! It was a hit with both the kids and the adults. I will definitely be making this again.
Peruth Martina
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mary Sanchez
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it was the perfect amount of cheesiness. I will definitely be making this again.